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"In this bracing talk, coral reef ecologist Jeremy Jackson lays out the shocking state of the ocean today: overfished, overheated, polluted, with indicators that things will get much worse. Astonishing photos and stats make the case."

"Think of the ocean as our global savings account -- and right now, we're only making withdrawals, not deposits. Enric Sala shows how we can replenish our account through no-take marine reserves, with powerful ecological and economic benefits."

Murray and Becky Monk yearned for the best of both worlds: life in the breathtaking wilds of northwestern Ontario and the conveniences of modern life. They turned their wish into reality by moving to the solitude of a remote lake and setting up their own eco-friendly power system.